Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Ning Duong, senior vice president and chief operating officer for Credit Union West. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.


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The Most Influential Women of 2024 will be honored at a reception on Thursday, August 22 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. For sponsorship information, email Amy.Lindsey@azbigmedia.com. For information about the event honoring the Most Influential Women, email kari.vanwinkle@azbigmedia.com or click here.

Ning Duong

Senior vice president and chief operating officer

Credit Union West

Background: Duong has more than 20 years in the credit union movement. She holds an undergraduate degree in organizational leadership from Colorado State University and masters of human resources and employment law from Arizona State University.

Key to success: “My unwavering commitment to the work that I do and love, my perseverance in the face of adversity, and the support of my mentors, best friends, loved ones, and younger self.  Every success I celebrate today echoes the dreams that seemed so distant and unattainable for younger me.”

Source of pride: “One of my proudest professional accomplishments is being where I am today as the Chief Operating Officer for my organization. It represents years of dedication, hard work, and continuous learning. It’s a position of both privilege and responsibility and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity.”

Surprising fact: “I have a fascination with murder mysteries and crime podcasts. I am captivated by the complexities of the human brain and behaviors. It offers a window into the psyche of both criminals and investigators. I am always rooting that justice and closure will be brought to loved ones.”